Description
This Korean-Style Ground Turkey recipe is a quick and flavorful dish featuring tender ground turkey cooked with aromatic garlic, ginger, and a savory soy sauce-based glaze with a hint of sweetness and spice. Garnished with toasted sesame seeds and fresh chives, it makes a perfect high-protein meal served over rice and vegetables.
Ingredients
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Sauce Mixture
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tsp cornstarch
- 1/2 tbsp brown sugar (packed)
- 1/2 tsp red chili flakes (or to taste)
Main Ingredients
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger (grated)
- 15 oz / 450g ground turkey
- 6 tbsp chives (chopped)
- 2 tbsp sesame seeds
Instructions
- Prepare the Sauce: In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, cornstarch, brown sugar, and red chili flakes. Stir well until the cornstarch is fully dissolved and set the mixture aside for later use.
- Sauté Aromatics and Cook Turkey: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and drizzle in the sesame oil. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the skillet and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds to 1 minute. Add the ground turkey to the skillet, breaking it into small chunks with a spatula, and cook until it loses its raw pink color, approximately 5-6 minutes.
- Add Sauce and Chives: Pour the prepared soy sauce mixture over the cooked turkey, stirring continuously to coat the meat evenly. Maintain high heat and cook for 2 more minutes until the sauce thickens, turns golden brown, and becomes aromatic. If the sauce thickens too much, add 1 tablespoon of water to loosen it. Stir in most of the chopped chives, reserving some for garnish, then turn off the heat.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds over the turkey and garnish with the remaining chopped chives. Serve hot alongside steamed rice and fresh vegetables for a complete meal.
Notes
- You can adjust the amount of red chili flakes to match your preferred spice level.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos.
- Ensure to break the ground turkey into small pieces while cooking for even browning and texture.
- Adding a splash of water helps to manage sauce thickness to your preference.
- To toast sesame seeds, simply heat them in a dry pan over medium heat until lightly golden and fragrant.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Korean
Keywords: Korean ground turkey recipe, spicy turkey, sesame turkey, quick turkey recipe, Korean-style ground meat
